bon voyage
/bɔ̃ vwa.jaʒ/
To say 'have a wonderful trip' in French, use bon voyage.
bon voyage is a phrase used to wish someone a pleasant journey.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective bon (good) and the noun voyage (journey/trip).
Did you know?
- While 'bon voyage' is the standard, you might hear French speakers say bonne route specifically when someone is departing by car.
- The adjective bon in bon voyage descends from the Latin 'bonus', which is also the ancestor of the English word 'bonus'.
- In French, bon voyage is often used even if the person is not traveling far, such as when someone is simply leaving for a short period.
Examples in context
- Bon voyage et profite bien de tes vacances !Have a wonderful trip and enjoy your holidays!
- Bon voyage !Have a wonderful trip!
- Je vous souhaite un bon voyage.I wish you a wonderful trip.
Example conversation
At the train station as Chloé is about to depart.
- HugoTon train part bientôt, Chloé.Your train is leaving soon, Chloé.
- ChloéOui, je suis prête !Yes, I am ready!
- HugoBon voyage, profite bien de tes vacances !Have a wonderful trip, enjoy your vacation!
- ChloéMerci beaucoup, Hugo !Thank you very much, Hugo!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bon voyage, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bon, voyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
